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Mayoral money race: Hughes accepts donations from Gasparini, Kleen donates to own campaign

• Morrissey continues to lead money race, raising more than $40,000 since December By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor With a little less than three
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Daily’s parent company continues debt struggles

• GateHouse Media Inc. to seek forgiveness from creditors in attempts to avoid bankruptcy court By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor The financial struggles of
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

Mayoral candidate debate April 2 at Rockford College

Staff Report Rockford mayoral candidates Jim Hughes (D), Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey (I) and Michael Kleen (R) will participate in a
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

School board candidate forum April 3

Staff Report SWIFTT has partnered with the local NAACP, Salsa Business Network and 100.5 NTA FM to host a school board
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

Winnebago Buy Local hosts SEO, Yelp workshop March 28

Staff Report Winnebago Buy Local will host a workshop about search engine optimization (SEO) and Yelp for local business owners at
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

April 3 event at Giovanni’s honors Janyce Fadden

Online Staff Report The Rockford Area Economic and Development Council (RAEDC) will hold an event honoring outgoing RAEDC President Janyce Fadden
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Eight new Rockford Mass Transit vehicles arrive

Online Staff Report By the end of March, the Rockford Mass Transit District will be putting new buses on the
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Extended voting hours for Winnebago County

Staff Report Winnebago County Clerk Margie Mullins announces that the County Clerk’s office will have extended hours for voting. The
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Goodwill’s Diva Runway Fashion Show April 5 at Clock Tower

• Event kicks off April 5-7 Diva Runway Fashion Show and Dress Sale fund-raiser Online Staff Report Stateline divas are gearing up for
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Photo: Fun at the 22nd Annual Model Train Show & Sale

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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Photo Galleries | Comments (0)

State Police to conduct nighttime enforcement patrols weekend of March 29

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Illinois State Police (ISP), District 16, will conduct nighttime enforcement patrols (NITE) in Winnebago County
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Community Banking Week in Illinois April 1-6

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Community Bankers Association of Illinois has scheduled its 23rd Annual “Illinois Community Banking
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

First Amendment lawsuit against county set for trial or settlement conference

Staff Report A First Amendment lawsuit against Winnebago County and individually-named defendants filed by Rockford resident and former Winnebago County Board
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford visitors’ bureau peddles ‘miserable’ T-shirts

Staff Report In response to what the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is calling “strong demand,” “Misery Loves Company”
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 2 Comments

City Grace Period voter registration and voting

Online Staff Report Did you miss the registration deadline of March 12 to vote at the polls on Election Day?
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Morrissey campaign files complaint against PBPA, Hughes campaign

Staff Report Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey’s (I) political campaign has filed a complaint against the Rockford Police Union, PBPA No. 6,
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in News | Comments (0)

Applications available for Rockford’s Citizens Police Academy

Online Staff Report The Rockford Police Department will begin its next Citizens Police Academy Wednesday, March 27. During the free, eight-week course,
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Learn how Janesville is addressing their Brownfield issues April 16

Staff Report JANESVILLE, Wis. — Would you like to learn how our neighbors in Janesville, Wis., are addressing their Brownfield issues
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Regional News | 1 Comment

Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs fund-raiser March 23 in Rockton, Ill.

Online Staff Report The 28th Annual Casino Night event and fund-raiser for Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs will be Saturday, March
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Attorney General investigates possible Open Meetings Act violations by county

Staff Report In April 2012, Winnebago County began a process for reviewing the expansion of the garbage landfill at Baxter Road.
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Roadside checks St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — The Illinois State Police (ISP), District 16, will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in Winnebago
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Kinzinger’s office to be in area March 18-19

Online Staff Report The office of U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., will hold traveling office hours in March to assist area
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Loves Park, Machesney Park mayoral debate March 17

Online Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The Parks Chamber of Commerce will host a mayoral debate of candidates from Loves
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Financial Festival set for March 16 in Rockford

Online Staff Report Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is operating Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites for the fourth year in
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale set for March 13-30

Online Staff Report Goodwill and area Bon-Ton stores are encouraging consumers to donate and save during the semi-annual Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale,
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Regional News | Comments (0)

2013 Stephenson County Home Show set for March 15

Online Staff Report Reservations are now being accepted for booths at the 2013 Annual Stephenson County Home Show, scheduled for
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News> Regional News | Comments (0)

March 22 deadline for Olive Garden’s Pasta Tales submissions

Online Staff Report ORLANDO, Fla. — The deadline is approaching for Olive Garden’s 17th annual Pasta Tales essay writing contest, which
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Nation & World> News | Comments (0)

Morrissey contributor owns property near new downtown sports complex

• Project’s architectural firm also contributed to Morrissey’s campaign By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor A major contributor to the campaign of Rockford Mayor Larry
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 7 Comments

Three local businesses want ‘community support’ to fund projects

• New local online funding site helps entrepreneurs get started Staff Report Three local entrepreneurs want to grow support for their dreams. Each
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Great American Cleanup set for April 27 in northern Illinois

• Volunteers asked to register by April 19 Staff Report Coordinating agency Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) Executive Director Lori Gummow has announced
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

CUB gives high marks to power suppliers for savings, but warns of misleading pitches

Staff Report Electricity competition saved Illinoisans up to $218 million in 2012, but power suppliers get an overall grade of “incomplete”
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in News> Statehouse News | Comments (0)

March 15 deadline for Money Smart Kid Essay Contest

• First place gets $1,000, second and third $500, and fourth $250 Online Staff Report As part of Money Smart Week 2013 Illinois,
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Becca’s Closet to open for prom season

Staff Report Becca’s Closet will officially open for the prom season on Saturday, March 9. Becca’s Closet, located at
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Author discussion with Patricia Haley March 8

Online Staff Report Author Patricia Haley will talk about her latest novel, Anointed, at 7 p.m., Friday, March 8, at
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

‘Unique’ development in Block 3

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher Get ready for the unique in East State Street’s Block 3. Tuesday, Feb. 19, Urban Equity
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 9 Comments

PaleoFest March 2-3 at Rockford’s Burpee Museum

Staff Report The 15th Annual PaleoFest will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3, at
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Free pine mulch still available through March 1

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Residents may still find free pine mulch at Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s (KNIB) 13 Christmas
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Rockford America’s third-most miserable city, according to ‘Forbes’ magazine

By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor Forbes magazine has once again named Rockford among America’s Most Miserable Cities. In a report released Thursday, Feb.
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in News | 4 Comments

Private School Tour: Rockford Christian Schools: Led by a ‘committed and caring group of teachers’

Submitted by Rockford Christian Schools “To challenge young people to know Christ as Lord, apply God’s truth to all areas
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Private School Tour: Defining success at Rockford Lutheran School

By Don Gillingham Executive Director, Rockford Lutheran School One measure of success is an individual’s or organization’s ability to find meaningful
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Crisis Intervention Team training held in northern Illinois

Staff Report Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training provides officers with education about mental illness, as well as providing skills and tools
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Janesville’s Blackhawk Technical College seeks expansion

Staff Report JANESVILLE, Wis. — The first step in creating a world-class advanced manufacturing region starts with creating a large talent
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

‘Read Across America Day’ March 1

By Huntington Learning Center March 1, Huntington Learning Center will join millions of teachers and administrators, librarians, education support professionals, higher
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Animal Services offers spay neuter vouchers through Feb. 28

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Animal Services (WCAS) will participate in World Spay Day Monday-Thursday, Feb. 25-28, by offering spay neuter
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Black History Month event at Rockford Public Library

Online Staff Report In celebration of Black History Month, Rockford Public Library will host a discussion of the film Django
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

Men for Moral Change presents: Talk Therapy

Staff Report In light of our nation’s recent tragedies, and in an effort to serve the social service agencies which
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

College students sought for paid summer research opportunities

By Tom Parisi NIU Media and Public Relations Northern Illinois University (NIU) is seeking non-NIU college students who are interested in environmental
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in News> Regional News | Comments (0)

Morrissey winning mayoral money race by landslide

• Mayor’s campaign remains $28,700 in debt to SupplyCore, has nearly $40,000 in funds By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor If the race for Rockford
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | 1 Comment

‘Rick’s Picks,’ Rick Nielsen to be on ‘American Pickers’

• Episode will air March 11 on History Channel Staff Report Rockford’s own Rick Nielsen and the Burpee Museum of Natural History exhibit
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)

The Justice Conference simulcast to be held Feb. 22-23

Staff Report GPS Faith Community has announced they have been chosen to be the regional live simulcast site for the
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Local News> News | Comments (0)


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